By Felicia Imohimi
Santuscom Agro Investment Company Limited and Santuscom Fertiliser have unveiled an organo-mineral fertiliser aimed at improving crop yields, enhancing soil fertility and supporting food security in Nigeria.
The company said in a statement on Monday that the product was developed to promote sustainable agricultural production and improve farmers’ productivity across the country.
Mr Ofana Santus, Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, said the fertiliser would contribute significantly to agricultural development in Cross River State and the South-South region.
Santus, popularly known as “Mr Ogoja Rice”, said the product was designed to improve nutrient efficiency, support healthy plant growth and increase crops’ resilience to adverse weather conditions.
“The introduction of Santuscom Organo-Mineral Fertiliser marks a significant step towards addressing the challenges of poor harvests and declining soil fertility faced by many farmers.
“The product has been carefully developed to provide balanced nutrition for crops while improving soil health for sustainable agricultural production.
“It combines the benefits of organic and mineral nutrients, making it an effective solution for farmers seeking higher productivity and improved crop quality,” he said.
According to him, the fertiliser will help farmers reduce production costs by improving nutrient retention in the soil and reducing the need for excessive fertiliser application.
He added that the product would also enhance water retention capacity, enabling crops to better withstand drought and irregular rainfall.
Santus said the unveiling of the product would strengthen efforts towards sustainable agriculture, improve farmers’ incomes and support Nigeria’s drive for food sufficiency. (NAN) www.nannews.ng
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Edited by Abdufatai Beki/Tosin Kolade